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Tears flow as Aussie turns 'horror movie' into gold

Tears flow as Aussie turns 'horror movie' into gold

After fearing he'd never walk again following a gruesome knee injury, Australian swimmer Sam Williamson has claimed his another Commonwealth Games gold medal.

'Runway's looking red-hot': Cam's gold Brisbane vision

'Runway's looking red-hot': Cam's gold Brisbane vision

'Runway's looking red-hot': Cam's gold Brisbane vision

'Runway's looking red-hot': Cam's gold Brisbane vision

Australia's dominant Commonwealth Games swimmers are laying down a marker for a Brisbane Olympics super show, says the ever-golden Cam McEvoy.

Aussie swim star pulls out of backstroke sprint bid

Aussie swim star pulls out of backstroke sprint bid

Aussie swim star pulls out of backstroke sprint bid

Aussie swim star pulls out of backstroke sprint bid

Five-time Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan has pulled out of her bid to add a Commonwealth Games backstroke title to her laurels.

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Games records fall as Aussie swimmers bank more gold

Games records fall as Aussie swimmers bank more gold

Cam McEvoy has won his first individual Commonwealth Games gold medal as Australia enjoyed another strong night at the pool.

'A good one': wedding plans put on hold for Jack

'A good one': wedding plans put on hold for Jack

Australian Shayna Jack, already a dual gold medallist in Glasgow, will have plenty to dive into once her swimming career ends at the Commonwealth Games.

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

'Super Sams' help Aussies grab another handful of golds

Sam Short and Sam Williamson have spearheaded another dominant Commonwealth Games night for Australia's swimmers, who secured another big haul of gold medals.

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Elijah Winnington fought his way onto the Commonwealth Games podium in an Australian trifecta after illness and an ultimatum from his coach.

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Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Swim star Mollie O'Callaghan has qualified for the 200m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games, admitting her recent back injury was 'a big shock'.

Golden Glasgow: Aussie swimmers set tone with big haul

Golden Glasgow: Aussie swimmers set tone with big haul

Golden Glasgow: Aussie swimmers set tone with big haul

Golden Glasgow: Aussie swimmers set tone with big haul

Lani Pallister and Flynn Southam had breakthrough swims, while Jenna Forrester stunned as Australia's swimmers unleashed a statement opening night in Glasgow.

'Never had a delay that long': patient Aussie into semi

'Never had a delay that long': patient Aussie into semi

'Never had a delay that long': patient Aussie into semi

'Never had a delay that long': patient Aussie into semi

Zac Stubblety-Cook hopes to avoid more drama in his Commonwealth Games breaststroke semi-final after a lane rope break caused a delay during the heats.

Golden Glasgow: Aussies' lofty goals for new-look Games

Golden Glasgow: Aussies' lofty goals for new-look Games

Golden Glasgow: Aussies' lofty goals for new-look Games

Golden Glasgow: Aussies' lofty goals for new-look Games

While Australia boasts a broad range of excellent Commonwealth Games gold medal prospects in Glasgow, it all starts at the pool.

'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has dangled a huge carrot in front of Australia's Commonwealth Games swimmers.

How world record holder emerged from Games 'wilderness'

How world record holder emerged from Games 'wilderness'

How world record holder emerged from Games 'wilderness'

How world record holder emerged from Games 'wilderness'

A dozen years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games helped launch Cam McEvoy's career, the swimming superstar is back to claim a prize that has proven elusive.

Aussie swim ace in ominous form ahead of Glasgow Games

Aussie swim ace in ominous form ahead of Glasgow Games

Aussie swim ace in ominous form ahead of Glasgow Games

Aussie swim ace in ominous form ahead of Glasgow Games

An Australian swim star who will be among the major drawcards of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games has laid down an ominous marker in training.

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Mollie O defies back fractures to chase Games gold

Swimming superstar Mollie O'Callaghan has revealed she has been battling major injuries that could impact her level of involvement at the Commonwealth Games.

Jacking it in: Shayna to retire after Comm Games

Australia's Shayna Jack has announced the Commonwealth Games will be her final competitive outing.

'Gutted': Aussie swim star out of Commonwealth Games

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has been forced to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games because of glandular fever.

Numbers stack up for McEvoy Comm Games special

A peaking Cameron McEvoy is quietly confident he can set the Commonwealth Games alight by bettering his world record in the 50m freestyle.

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Perkins weighs in on "wicked" Games prizemoney debate

Prize money for Olympic medallists remains a point of contention as Australian athletes welcome life-changing funding ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.

Australia's backstroke ace weighs up Olympic future

Heading to her last Commonwealth Games, Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown says she hasn't made a call on whether she'll continue after the 2028 Olympics.

Pallister out for slice of gruelling Comm Games history

Lani Pallister is out to be the first woman to claim 1500m freestyle gold, with the punishing distance event introduced to this year's Commonwealth Games.

O'Callaghan, Pallister headline Comm Games swim team

Australia will send a 42-strong team to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 14 rookies to make their debuts alongside proven gold medal winners.

Jack siblings raring for Comm Games in dream come true

An emotional Shayna Jack secured her Commonwealth Games spot alongside brother Jamie, while Sam Short matched an Olympic great at Australia's swimming trials.

Belief high for swim star at Comm Games trials

Inspired by Cameron McEvoy’s world record, Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers is adamant he can set a new personal best en route to the Commonwealth Games.

Sam Short breaks national record at Comm Games trials

Aiming for five Commonwealth Games gold medals, in-form Sam Short has set an 800m freestyle national record at Australia's swimming trials in Sydney.

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